J.D. Hayworth Quits Radio Gig to Run Against John McCain

ormer Arizona congressman turned AM radio conservative squawk box, has quit his radio gig at KFYI-AM to begin a campaign to un-seat Senator John McCain as the Republican candidate for the U.S. Senate.

No shocker here, Hayworth has been hinting at a coup attempt for months.

Hayworth confirmed the move on Friday but did not officially announce his candidacy.

"We will formally announce at a later time, but we're moving forward to challenge John McCain," he tells the Associated Press. "I think we all respect John. I think his place in history is secure. But after close to a quarter-century in Washington, it's time for him to come home."

McCain was probably expecting a challenge from the ultra-conservative Hayworth and has already called in his former running mate and newfound conservative darling, Sarah Palin, to drum up some right-wing support.